On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Aug 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The increased awareness of rape and sexual assault are impacting the way our justice system treats these tragic issues in Nebraska and elsewhere. Courts take these claims more seriously than in times past, but this also means that those who make false claims of sexual...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Jun 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
During a traffic stop or after an accident, a law enforcement officer may have reasonable grounds to believe that you may be under the influence of alcohol. If so, the officer has the authority to require you to provide a sample for chemical testing. The requested...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Jun 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Shoplifting and theft are serious crimes that could land you in jail. They may also cost you money and cause extreme embarrassment in your personal life. There is even the potential that if you get caught that you could face trouble at work. This is disheartening,...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Feb 7, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When a person intends to deprive another person of his or her rightful property, he or she is guilty of theft. Theft is a crime and, depending on the value of the property taken, can result in felony charges. Felony theft charges alone pose a threat to a person’s...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Jan 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving
Nebraska law enforcement can arrest a motorist for driving under the influence if the officer has observed the driver behaving erratically and/or the driver has a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. Penalties for this conviction depend on any prior DUI charges...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Dec 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
It is common for people to mistakenly use the terms “robbery” and “burglary” interchangeably. However, from a legal point of view, they are two very different types of crime. Though associated with theft, neither robbery nor burglary...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Nov 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When people think of shoplifting, they think of someone taking an item from a store without paying. Though this is certainly the most common form of shoplifting, it is not the only one. Nebraska Legislature covers all of its bases when defining shoplifting so that the...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Nov 7, 2019 | Criminal Defense
People commit theft in Nebraska for various reasons. Occasionally, those reasons are deeper than what is on the surface. A person could have undiagnosed kleptomania. Psychology Today takes an immersive look into the definition, symptoms, causes and treatment of...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | Aug 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
At Whelan Law Office in Nebraska, we are adept at uncovering all possible defense options when a client in Nebraska faces felony charges. The outcomes of each should be weighed carefully. Some, such as plea deals, may not be as beneficial as they seem at first. Before...
On behalf of Whelan Law Office | May 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Even if you’re not doing anything illegal, dealing with the police can be intimidating. There is an inherent power imbalance, and you may not know all your rights. During these encounters, we hope that police are honest and follow the rules, but that’s not...
